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Central West Volunteer Team of the Year Eugowra Flood Recovery Committee with Kellie May, Manager – Volunteering and Youth, Department of Communities and Justice

Eugowra Flood Recovery Committee: Communities from across the Central West region are being urged to get behind their local volunteer finalists for the 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards. The NSW Volunteer of the Year finalists were chosen from 25 regions across the state and an­nounced at local and regional celebrations over the past few months. Eugowra Flood Recovery Committee has been nominated for Central West Volunteer Team of the Year. The 2024 NSW Volunteer of the Year Awards Gala ceremony will be held in Syd­ney on Tuesday, 10 December.

Parkes Shire Council: Don’t forget nomi­nations for the 2025 Australia Day Awards are still open! The three award catego­ries include: Community Awards, Cultural Awards and Sporting Awards. We encour­age everyone to nominate deserving in­dividuals and groups who have made a positive impact on our community. Nomi­nations close Friday 6 December 2024 at 5pm. For more information, visit: https://bit.ly/3T7IzPE

NSW Government: Abuse is never ok.

If you or someone you know needs help, 24/7 support is available. Call triple zero (000) – for emergencies; 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) for confidential advice and

support; the NSW Domestic Violence Line (1800 656 463) for counselling and refer­rals; and 13 YARN (13 92 76) is a dedicat­ed support for First Nations peoples.

Meals on Wheels: Cabonne Home Sup­port are looking for volunteer drivers for Eugowra’s Meals on Wheels. If you can help out give Canowindra office a call on 6344 1199.

Forbes Shire Council: Calling all local musicians. We have an exciting opportuni­ty to busk and be part of the entertainment at our Australia Day event, which will also include food stalls and fireworks Sunday 26 January 2025, 6pm – 9pm at Lions Park, Forbes. Expressions of interest forms need to be completed and submitted by 5pm Monday 13 January 2025. Download the form at https://www.forbes.nsw.gov.au/community/our-community/australia-day

Evolution Mining Northparkes Opera­tions: A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined to remember the lives of Colin Lloyd Jones, Stuart Osman, Ross Bodkin, and Michael House. As we marked 25 years since the airblast event at Northparkes, your support for the families and survivors of that day, and shared memories made the memorial service a meaningful tribute.

Thank you to everyone who travelled from near and far to attend the service.

Flowers were laid at a gathering in honour of Colin Lloyd Jones, Stuart Osman, Ross Bodkin, and Michael House.

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